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While officials report that 96.22 percent of this waste is collected and 90 percent is processed, field monitoring tells a more troubling story. The report states that whilst 96 percent of plastic ...

The Park Ridge Committee of the Whole Meeting of the City Council passed the first reading of a plastic bag ban for large ...

Plastic-infused asphalt can also save money. Because it lasts longer and resists cracking, cities may spend less on repairs and maintenance. In Rockwall, for example, early estimates suggest these ...

In 1969, Republican Congressman Paul McCloskey warned executives gathered at a packaging conference that they had to do something about the waste they were creating — “not dispose of it, but reduce ...

California's new plastic bag law went into effect on January 1. It forbids any business from giving away or selling plastic ...

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California has officially banned all plastic bags at checkout, including the thick 'reusable' ones. Discover what you can and can't use in 2026.

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We asked chefs and food experts the best storage solutions for keeping produce fresh for longer. These four tips can help you minimize food waste and save on groceries.

Lawsuits and investigations across the country are exposing vulnerabilities in California's landmark single-use plastic law.